[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 716 Introduced in House (IH)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 716

   Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a 
          seminal moment in Ireland's journey to independence.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 29, 2016

Mr. King of New York (for himself, Mr. Neal, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Crowley, 
 Mr. Pallone, Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. McGovern, Mr. 
Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, 
Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Murphy of Florida, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Donovan, 
 Mr. Byrne, Mr. Engel, Mr. Mulvaney, Mr. Higgins, and Mr. Smith of New 
 Jersey) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a 
          seminal moment in Ireland's journey to independence.

Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising has a particular 
        resonance in the United States;
Whereas, from the foundation of the United States, Irish people and the millions 
        of United States citizens of Irish descent have helped to shape its 
        history;
Whereas, in the words of President John F. Kennedy, ``No people ever believed 
        more deeply in the cause of Irish freedom than the people of the United 
        States'';
Whereas 5 of the 7 signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Independence spent 
        periods of time in the United States that significantly influenced their 
        thinking and actions;
Whereas the United States is the only foreign country specifically mentioned in 
        the Proclamation;
Whereas the contemporary ties between the United States and Ireland are of 
        extraordinary depth and breadth;
Whereas continued United States engagement in the Northern Ireland peace process 
        is vital to safeguarding the gains made since the Good Friday Agreement;
Whereas the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising offers an opportunity 
        for remembrance, reconciliation, and reimagining of the future;
Whereas, on the 17th and 18th of May 2016, the Taoiseach (Prime Minister of 
        Ireland) will visit Washington, DC, for events commemorating the 100th 
        anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising; and
Whereas more than 200 other commemorative events will take place across the 
        United States to mark the anniversary: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recalls the special ties between Ireland and the United 
        States, continually sustained and strengthened throughout the 
        intertwined history of both countries;
            (2) welcomes the program of commemorations in the United 
        States marking the 100th anniversary of Ireland's 1916 Rising, 
        including the events taking place in Washington DC; and
            (3) recognizes the importance of nurturing and renewing the 
        unique relationship between the United States and Ireland and 
        their peoples into the future.
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